ok well i have an 04 fx4 with just over 90k on it and a couple of days ago i started to realize a difference in the steering of it. after i would make a left or right turn and the steering wheel was recovering to go back to straight the wheel started to stop 3/4 of way thru and stay in a turned position when it would normally fully recover to straight...it has an all and all weird feeling now while turning...checked fluids and they are fine...and im not quite sure what it could be

if you need me to explain better what the symptoms are just ask...its hard to put it into words w/o being able to physically show

 

i had a similar problem with my 07 stx. it is probably your steering stem. the part with thetwo u-joints that connect the steering column to the lower components on your front end.

 

ok...what exactly happened? what needs to be fixed or replaced or what? any details you can give me about this is appreciated

 

I was having a similar problem with my steering. my lower u-joint actually seized up. My mechanic had to order the part from a local dealership. Since the u-joints are stamped in you have to replace the whole stem. it only took about twenty minutes. the part cost me right around $250 and it made a world of difference in the handling of the truck.

 

any chance of anyone having part #'s that i would need?

 

he didn't write the part number on my labor receipt. i know there are some other threads on here with the same issue, i will see if i can find a number for you.

 

thanks alot man...well im gonna have to take the truck to a mechanic soon just to see if that is the issue and if it is ill prob go get parts myself and bring to someone that wont bend me over...lol...just sucks bc this started happening out of nowhere

 

your welcome. lol i know exactly what you mean. mine did too, it seemed fine and then all of a sudden it was unbearable to turn.

 

here we go, i dug up the part number and a pic of it online!

ford part #8l3z-3b676-b

best of luck! let me know if that turns out to be the problem.

 

cool cool...now there is two or one? and im hoping it would only be one that needs changing if that is the issue bc even online its $200